President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed Parliament to defend his administration's ongoing efforts to improve municipal governance and resolve national water infrastructure challenges, including sewage management. The address comes as the country prepares for local government elections scheduled for 4 November, approximately 70 days away.
During the session, the President faced scrutiny from both opposition parties and partners within the Government of National Unity (GNU). These groups pressed the administration on the persistent failures of ANC-led municipalities, highlighting the political tension surrounding service delivery ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle.
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